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R541 KAV

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 KAV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,384 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Radiator corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,701 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

radiator corroded

various brakepipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,228 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode, and o/s/r tyre was flat(pumped up for test).

Fail 18 Apr 2008 70,228 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode, and o/s/r tyre was flat(pumped up for test).

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,541 miles

radiator corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

various brakepipes corroded

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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R541 KAV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R541 KAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R541 KAV registered?

R541 KAV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R541 KAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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